# 16 Tex. Admin. Code § 12.1: 16 TAC § 12.1. Objective, DIVISION 1. GENERAL

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## Section

- **Citation:** 16 Tex. Admin. Code § 12.1
- **Heading:** 16 TAC § 12.1. Objective, DIVISION 1. GENERAL
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Texas Administrative Code / Title 16 ECONOMIC REGULATION / Part 1 RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS / Chapter 12 COAL MINING REGULATIONS / 16 TAC § 12.1

## Text

The objective of these regulations is to fulfill the purposes of both the Texas and federal surface mining and reclamation acts relating to coal in a manner consistent with their language, legislative history, other applicable laws, and judicial interpretations. These purposes are delineated in §134.003 of the State Act and Section 102 of the Federal Act.

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